As the counselor becomes overwhelmed by continued stories of grief, loss or trauma, his ability to empathize with his clients decreases. The issues discussed in sessions do not have to be extremely stressful or traumatic and can range from minor to traumatic issues.
The recovery process for empathy fatigue begins with the awareness of acute or cumulative symptoms that lead to emotional, mental, physical, spiritual or occupational exhaustion. Supervision in either an individual, peer or group structure, along with self-care practices can be very beneficial in improving a counselor's physical, mental and spiritual well-being.
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